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https://ptsldigital.ukm.my/jspui/handle/123456789/519760| Title: | A study of fresh water scarcity issues in the Western Mountain, Libya |
| Authors: | Ali Mohamad A Mudalil (P48515) |
| Supervisor: | Mohd Ekhwan Hj Toriman, Prof. Dr |
| Keywords: | Fresh water Groundwater Scarcity issues Dissertations, Academic -- Malaysia |
| Issue Date: | 9-Apr-2016 |
| Description: | Fresh water scarcity is among the serious problems faced by the modern Libyan community. Even though the groundwater resource is depleting, it is still important in fulfilling the demands in the West Mountain, Libya. This study focuses on groundwater scarcity and its impact on the quality of community and examining the balance between water conservation and economic development in the Western Mountain of Libya. This research engages two research method designs: The first one is based on the desktop analysis, i.e. critical survey study using questionnaires distributed based on random sampling of 244 respondents, which covered more than five percent of the population. The second one is based on the secondary data which includes the historical perspective of fresh water scarcity in Libya, and the analysis of water supply & demand in the study area. All data were tabulated and analyzed using SPSS for descriptive analyses. This study revealed that the dependency on groundwater is dominant as the main water source in Libya i.e. 96percent. The groundwater contributes almost 90percent of total water consumption, compared to the small contribution of rainfall (i.e. 10percent). In terms of public water connection, the non-renewable resources have been supplied to almost 64percent of the population. However, nearly 36percent of the population is still lacking in public water supply and has potentially posed a risk to dwellers. Meanwhile, the social analysis of water consumption found that nearly 55percent of the respondents mentioned the saltiness of the water supply. However, some complaints on the water quality related to the brackish characteristic (28percent). Only 16percent of the respondents agreed that the supplied water quality is fresh and acceptable for potable usage. There is an increased in negative perception on water quality supplied amongthe dwellers. This study recommends various suggestions including adopting new technologies in developing water resources and establishing capable and effective water management to achieve sustainability of supply and demand in the west mountain, Libya.,Ph.D. |
| Pages: | 214 |
| Publisher: | UKM, Bangi |
| Appears in Collections: | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities / Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan |
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